Anatomy of an Agency

It's the 1st birthday of Anatomy of an Agency, so to celebrate we've got a 2-part special with the creators of the hit TV comedy 'Taskmaster'! Series Director Andy Devonshire and Series Producer Andy Cartwright join us to discuss the secrets behind one of the UK's most successful comedy shows, how they created a format that now is used in 12 other territories, and what they look for when booking t...

With over a decade of experience in the creative industry, Ant Jackson is perfectly placed to tell us the most effective ways talent can work with brands to make successful partnerships. As a creative director, she often recommends the talent that a brand works with and make sure that both are aligned on what they want to achieve. In this episode, Ant gives us top tips of what brands are looking f...

Ben Ball is an expert in commercial sports content and partnerships. Currently, Senior Director at Planet Sport Group, Ben is known for roles at World Rugby and The Telegraph using talent to bring to life innovative solutions to brand needs that match the interests of his readers or audience. In this episode he shares exactly what major global brands are looking for when they partner with a sports...

At Rio 2016 Jazz Carlin brought back two silver medals for Team GB, after twice finishing second to Katie Ledecky. In this episode, Jazz discusses what it's like for an athlete to leave their sport and transition into normal life, and the challenges that come with it.

Training for both the 2026 Winter Olympics and 2028 Summer Olympics is no small ask, but Adele Nicoll is taking it in her stride. Whether it's bobsleigh in Milano-Cortina or shot put in Los Angeles, Adele's determination to succeed is evident in every element of her life. In this episode she discusses the challenges of being a multi-discipline athlete, while also keeping up with a social media pro...

With two World Championship titles in the last three years, Team Mouat are at the top of their game. As the popularity of curling worldwide continues to grow, they are Team GB's best hope of a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We sat down with Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie to discuss how they navigate a niche sport, and what their hopes are for the future of curl...

As the BBC's Head of Major Events, Ron Chakraborty is responsible for supporting the careers of TV cast and crew in front of and behind the camera at major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and Wimbledon. In this episode, he gives us insight into how to get involved in working on these global sporting phenomena as well as a few tales from his time in the world of sports broadcast.

In this episode we speak to one of the top broadcasters on British Television, Jason Mohammad. As a presenter on BBC Radio 2, Final Score and Match of the Day, Jason's illustrious career has taken him from a Cardiff council estate to the Men's Football World Cup Final. He shares invaluable advice about how to make it as a TV presenter through his inspiring journey and relentless work ethic.

With decades of experience in the newspaper industry, mainly as the sports editor for The Daily Telegraph, Keith oversaw how the paper dealt with sports stars. Whether it was standard interviews or as guest columnists, Keith has covered all the major sporting events in the world and has the stories to go with it!

After winning gold in the men's eight rowing at Paris 2024, Rory Gibbs has now retired from rowing and is starting to make waves in the business and entertainment industries. We spoke to him about the concept of 'athletepreneurs', those who transition from sport to business and what that entails. Rory gives us insight into life after sport, from the perspective of someone who is just setting out o...

There aren't many harder working sports broadcasters than Rob Walker. From covering snooker on the BBC and ITV, to calling the 100m final at Paris 2024, Rob maximises every opportunity he gets. In this episode he shares the secrets to his success, which have made him one of the most sought after sports commentators in the UK.

Creativity oozes out of Carolyn! After starting her career as an actor then a film director, she transitioned into photography and hasn't looked back. A Portrait of Britain winner five times she shares her insights into the fascinating world of photography, the differences between creative and commercial jobs and how she has successfully navigated her way to becoming one of the most celebrated mod...

With over three decades of journalism under his belt - as well as a host of television and radio appearances - Gareth A. Davies has a wealth of experience in the sport and entertainment world. As The Telegraph's boxing correspondent he has seen some of the biggest sports stars in the world up-close and personal and has his own experiences and reflections on fame. In this episode we get fascinating...

As a politics professor at the University of East Anglia, Prof. Alan Finlayson has spent the last decade examining how politics is changing due to the way we communicate online. When we heard about his work, we decided to speak to him about how those lessons from politics can be transferred over into the talent industry, and what the next generation of talent are looking for in an agent.

Half-Moroccan, half-Pakistani Londoner Mariah Idrissi is a pioneer in the world of modest fashion. She became recognised as the world's first hijab-wearing model after featuring in H&M's worldwide 'Close the Loop' campaign. Since then she’s extended her influence to the world of film through writing, consultancy and voice work. In this episode, she tells us about finding the right agent at dif...

For almost twenty years Tejas Kotecha was a producer for Sky Sports, working with presenters and sports stars while breaking some of the biggest sports stories on live TV. In this episode he gives us top tips into how to break into the TV world. Whether you're a budding presenter or a retired athlete - Tejas has all the answers!

Caitlin McClatchey is an Olympian in her own right, representing Great Britain at three Olympic Games and winning two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. Since retiring she has become a Commercial Manager at Team GB, liaising with companies and athletes to enhance Team GB’s brand. In this episode she shares with us her memories of competition, and the lessons she’s learned from moving from havi...

There's no doubt that professional organising is a niche, but it's one that Vicky Silverthorn has cornered. She was PA to a popstar before realising in 2010 that her passion lay elsewhere, and started her business You Need a Vicky. In this episode, we learn exactly what professional organising is, the strict requirements when organising celebrity's homes, and why a professional organiser would eve...

From discovering Bruce Springsteen, to organising Live Aid, there's not much in the music industry that Harvey Goldsmith hasn't done. It would be quicker to list the artists he hasn't worked with over his 60 years in the business, but a few include Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Queen and The Rolling Stones! Harvey joined us to give us extraordinary insight into the world of a music promoter, how he got s...

As current Olympic, World, European and British champion, there's no doubt that Bryony Page is at the top of her game. After silver at Rio 2016, Bronze at Tokyo 2020, and gold at Paris 2024, Bryony is one of the Team GB's top Olympic stars. Bryony joined us to discuss her history with agents, her career so far, and what she wants next for both herself and the sport that she loves.

We've heard from plenty of sectors so far on Anatomy of an Agency, but this episode is our first magician! Harry De Cruz is an award winning magician, who as well as starring in his own shows has acted as consultant for some of the biggest names in the industry including Dynamo and Derren Brown. From a 10 year old kid with a passion and no contacts, to one of the most sought after magicians in the...

With three years as the CEO of Special Olympics GB and the founder of Purpose Driven Impact, Michelle Carney is an expert on inclusion and diversity in sport. In this episode we discuss how important those values are, and what can be done to create welcoming environments to all.

As one of the nation's great coaches, Scott Hann knows the importance of the agent / athlete relationship. Scott coached Max Whitlock to his three Olympic gold medals for TeamGB, and joined us to deliver incredible insight into the world of elite sport. From the development of young talent to working with one of the UK's biggest sports stars, Scott examines the importance and psychological effects...

As a kid, Gary Laybourne was an exceptional runner. As an adult, he won the 2022 London Marathon for over 40s! But the journey in between is not what you may imagine. His true passion is for coaching, as he is the founder and CEO of Coach Core, a charity that helps young people from under privileged-backgrounds like his own into sport. In this episode, Gary talks about what young people and young...

As the chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, Jason Ferguson is the perfect man to discuss agents in his sport. An ex-professional himself, Jason has revolutionised the sport to make it one of the most watched in the world and wants his players to have more - and better - representation to help them break into the mainstream and become household names.